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30/6/2009 Air France and Bangkok Airways sign Codeshare Agreement.
30/6/2009 Starwood launches Free Meetings + Free Nights Promotion.
30/6/2009 Hotel Ukraina to become Radisson Royal Hotel, Moscow.
30/6/2009 Aston to Double Villa Portfolio in Bali with Three New Properties.
30/6/2009 Zeavola Resort on Koh Phi Phi launches Island Discovery Promotion.
30/6/2009 City of Dreams Welcomes One Millionth Guest after just 27 Days.
30/6/2009 European Hotel Industry Performance in May 2009.
30/6/2009 Gap Adventures signs First Property in New Hotel Brand.
30/6/2009 Rene Balmer joins Absolute Hotel Services as Vice President.
30/6/2009 Special French Culinary Experience at Mulia Senayan Jakarta this July.
30/6/2009 oneworld Flights Now Available Through Finnair Website.
30/6/2009 JAL Expands Codeshare Agreement with Air France.
30/6/2009 Rosewood Corniche in Jeddah launches Summer Promotion.
30/6/2009 Fairmont Singapore an Official Hotel of 2010 Youth Olympic Games.
30/6/2009 Hong Kong targets Short-Haul Markets for Summer Tourism Boost.
30/6/2009 Jet Airways Konnect to Further Expand Services in India.
30/6/2009 Cosmopolitan Hotel Hong Kong an Official Hotel of East Asian Games.
30/6/2009 ADNEC’s ExCeL London wins ‘Venue of the Year’ Award.
30/6/2009 Singapore Airlines Cargo Transports Belgian Masterpieces for Exhibition.
30/6/2009 dusitD2 baraquda Pattaya launches Girls Getaway Promotion.
30/6/2009 Boeing Joins Wing to Body on First 747-8 Freighter.
29/6/2009 Corporates Returning to Long-Haul Flying.
29/6/2009 May 2009 Statistics from Hotels in Asia Pacific.
29/6/2009 AirAsia Partners The Oakland Raiders NFL Team.
29/6/2009 Carlson Hotels Adds Avis and Budget Rent A Car to Loyalty Programme.
29/6/2009 IHG's Priority Club launches Points & Cash Programme.
29/6/2009 Hotel Occupancy in Middle East / Africa Drops 11.5% in May 2009.
29/6/2009 Worldwide Healthcare Travel Revenue to Hit US$100 Billion by 2012.
29/6/2009 Turkish Airlines launches Major Advertising Campaign in Thailand.
29/6/2009 HRA signs Rasananda Resort in Thailand.
29/6/2009 Emirates to Launch A380 Flights to Paris.
29/6/2009 Ibis Hotel Ambassador Search to Take Place at Nikki Beach Koh Samui.
29/6/2009 United Airlines Targets Students, Parents and Educators in Hong Kong.
26/6/2009 Singapore Visitor Arrivals in May 2009.
26/6/2009 Qantas Defers Delivery and Cancels Orders for Boeing 787 Dreamliners.
26/6/2009 IATA Reports Airline Passenger and Cargo Traffic for May 2009.
26/6/2009 Baymont Brand Opens First Hotel Outside the U.S. in Canada.
26/6/2009 Marteyne van Well appointed General Manager of Soneva Gili.
26/6/2009 First Residence Inn by Marriott Opens in Costa Rica.
26/6/2009 Tourism New Zealand Chief Executive George Hickton to Stand Down.
26/6/2009 Qatar’s New International Airport signs US$20 Million Security Contracts.
26/6/2009 Starwood Opens Third Four Points by Sheraton Hotel in New York.
26/6/2009 Hawaiian Airlines Partners The Nature Conservancy.
26/6/2009 India’s Jet Airways launches Monsoon Fares Promotion.
26/6/2009 Unpaid Leave and Pay Cuts at British Airways.
26/6/2009 New Villa Retreats at Hotel Villa Padierna in Marbella.
26/6/2009 Anantara Hua Hin launches Fight for Beauty Promotion.
26/6/2009 China Southern Airlines launches Australia - Vietnam Promotion.
26/6/2009 Executive Appointments at Life Resorts in Vietnam.
26/6/2009 Marriott’s Hotel Excellence! Program Modules Now in Multiple Languages.
25/6/2009 Rezidor signs New Hotel in Tete, Mozambique.
25/6/2009 Flight Centre Ends Singapore Airlines Contract Negotiations.
25/6/2009 AirAsia Celebrates No Admin Fee Policy with Fare Promotion.
25/6/2009 Accor Targets Students with ISIC Promotion.
25/6/2009 U.S. Hotel Performance for May 2009.
25/6/2009 Faster and More Comfortable Ferries to Bintan.
25/6/2009 Starwood launches One Million Starpoints Promotion in China.
25/6/2009 Kuoni Destination Management appoints New GM in India.
25/6/2009 Al Faisaliah Hotel in Riyadh launches Weekend Promotion.
25/6/2009 Qatar Airways Hails Inaugural Business Travel Market in London a Success.
25/6/2009 Pan Pacific Hotels launch Double Preferences Promotion.
25/6/2009 ITB Asia 2009 to Feature Report on Helping Travel Related SMEs.
25/6/2009 World Record Magic Attempt to Take Place in Singapore 27 June 2009.
25/6/2009 Lufthansa Increases Fuel Surcharges.
25/6/2009 British Airways to Serve Afternoon Tea by The Dorchester.
25/6/2009 Denver International Airport Reports Increase in Operating Revenues.
25/6/2009 Pegasus Solutions and VFM Leonardo Form Partnership.
25/6/2009 Parkroyal launches Summer Saver Promotion.
25/6/2009 Conrad Singapore Enhances Bubbly Selection at Sunday Brunch.
24/6/2009 Hong Kong Visitor Arrivals for May 2009.
24/6/2009 Wyndham Hotel Brand Debuts in China with Xiamen Opening.
24/6/2009 Hyatt Opens First Hotel in Saudi Arabia.
24/6/2009 Ascott Celebrates 25th Anniversary by Making a Difference.
24/6/2009 Centara Hotels in Samui and Pha Ngan launch Summer Promotion.
24/6/2009 Further Delays Hit Boeing 787 Dreamliner.
24/6/2009 Landmark Mandarin Oriental Hong Kong launches Presidential Promotion.
24/6/2009 Airbus Delivers First A320 Assembled in China.
24/6/2009 Hard Rock Las Vegas Selects Rainmaker for Revenue Management.
24/6/2009 Up To 29% Off at Hyatt Hotels & Resorts.
24/6/2009 U Chiang Mai wins Historical Architectural Award.
24/6/2009 More Comfort on Finnair’s Leisure Flights to Phuket this Winter.
24/6/2009 Caravelle Hotel HCM Invests in State-of-the-Art Fitness Products.
24/6/2009 Abacus Extends Distribution of Korean Air’s Fares to New Markets in Asia.
24/6/2009 Angsana Velavaru to Open 34 InOcean Villas.
24/6/2009 Smiths Detection Wins TSA Approval for Air Cargo X-ray Screening System.
24/6/2009 Utell Pleased with Positive Growth in Member Hotels.
23/6/2009 IHG Invites Corporate Accounts to Adopt Dynamic Pricing.
23/6/2009 Virgin Blue launches Redundancy Refund Policy.
23/6/2009 Shangri-La’s Villingili Resort in the Maldives to Feature Tree House Villas.
23/6/2009 Hong Kong Airlines signs Deal with OnAir for Inflight Connectivity.
23/6/2009 Lufthansa to launch Flights to Libreville.
23/6/2009 Travelport GDS appoints Mark Ryan as Chief Information Officer.
23/6/2009 Swire appoints Leadership Team to Open New Hotel in Hong Kong.
23/6/2009 Virgin Atlantic Orders 10 New Airbus A330s.
23/6/2009 Harbour Grand Hong Kong joins Summit Hotels & Resorts.
23/6/2009 flydubai launches Flights to Damascus.
23/6/2009 Hawaiian Airlines launches Bonus Island Promotion.
23/6/2009 European Commission Approves Lufthansa and Brussels Airlines Tie-Up.
23/6/2009 Marriott launches Free Night Promotion.
23/6/2009 China Airlines to launch Kaohsiung - Shizuoka Charter Flights.
23/6/2009 Turkish Airlines to launch Flights to Toronto.
22/6/2009 Millennium & Copthorne Opens Hotel in Wuxi, China.
22/6/2009 Astudo Opens Third X2 Resort in Thailand.
22/6/2009 Pay Cuts and Unpaid Leave at Singapore Airlines.
22/6/2009 Qatar Airways to Increase Flights to Paris.
22/6/2009 New Marketing Services Manager at Tourism Fiji.
22/6/2009 Air Canada to Allow Pets in Cabin.
22/6/2009 Five Star Alliance Airlines at London Heathrow Move From T2 to T1.
22/6/2009 India’s Paramount Airways signs MoU for 10 Airbus A321s.
22/6/2009 Travel Distribution Summit India to Take Place in Mumbai 6-7 October 2009.
22/6/2009 Greg Liddell to join Mandarin Oriental as General Manager of Manila Hotel.
22/6/2009 General Manager Appointments at Ritz-Carlton in China.
22/6/2009 Turkish Airlines signs MoU for Seven Airbus A330s.
22/6/2009 New Zealand Celebrates One Million Australian Visitors with Promotion.
22/6/2009 Injuries as Qantas Flight - QF68 - Hits Turbulence over Borneo.
22/6/2009 Elaf Expands Hotel Portfolio in Saudi Arabia.
22/6/2009 JAL Constructing New Medium Term Corporate Plan.
22/6/2009 Air Canada launches Daily Non-Stop Flights between Montréal and Rome.
22/6/2009 David Tao to Perform in Macau this August.
22/6/2009 Perth Airport Rated First for On Time Performance.
19/6/2009 Shangri-La signs First Hotel in Russia.
19/6/2009 Wizz Air signs MoU for 50 More Airbus A320s.
19/6/2009 New UNWTO Secretary-General a.i. to Join Panel for Tourism Society Debate.
19/6/2009 China Southern Airlines enables International Outbound Online Bookings.
19/6/2009 Executive Appointments at Sabre Hospitality Solutions.
19/6/2009 Eurostar launches Single Fares Promotion.
19/6/2009 Bangkok Airways launches One Day Panda Promotion to Chiang Mai.
19/6/2009 Sofitel Bangkok Silom launches Meeting Promotion.
19/6/2009 Senior Appointments at US Airways.
19/6/2009 Global Downturn Impacts Mauritius and Maldives.
19/6/2009 Marriott Opens Renaissance Paris Arc de Triomphe Hotel.
19/6/2009 Qantas launches Int. Online Check-In and Advance Seat Selection.
18/6/2009 Accor signs New Mercure Hotel in Yokosuka, Japan.
18/6/2009 Hyatt Hotels and MasterCard launch Bonus Points Promotion.
18/6/2009 Qatar Airways to launch Flights to Melbourne on 6 December 2009.
18/6/2009 Rezidor signs New Park Inn Hotel in Dubai.
18/6/2009 Hotel Panorama in Hong Kong launches Free Night Promotion.
18/6/2009 ZestAir Places First Order for Brand New Airbus A320.
18/6/2009 Thistle Johor Bahru to Feature Floor Exclusively for Women.
18/6/2009 Oakwood Opens Third Property in Bangkok - Oakwood Residence Thonglor.
18/6/2009 Emirates to Increase Flights to Mauritius.
18/6/2009 Final Assembly Begins on First Boeing 787 Dreamliner.
18/6/2009 Airbus signs Taxibot MoU with IAI.
18/6/2009 Virgin Blue and Emirates sign Interline Agreement.
18/6/2009 Accor launches City Super Sale Promotion.
18/6/2009 Continental Airlines Releases Results of Biofuel Demo Flight.
18/6/2009 MC Aviation Partners Orders Two Next-Generation Boeing 737-800s.
18/6/2009 Aigle Azur Orders New A319 from Airbus.
18/6/2009 SALA Phuket launches Endless Summer Promotion.
18/6/2009 easyCruise signs Distribution Agreement with Amadeus.
18/6/2009 Qatar Airways launches Global Corporate Travel Rewards Programme.
18/6/2009 Hilton Tokyo Begins Renovation of MICE Facilities.
18/6/2009 MSC Splendida to Outshine MSC Fantasia.
18/6/2009 Kuwait Airways to Implement Mercator’s Jupiter Package.
18/6/2009 ARINC and Rockwell Collins Equip  Bombardier Challenger with Inflight Broadband.
18/6/2009 Kingfisher and Jet Airways Increase Fuel Surcharge.
17/6/2009 AirAsia X Orders 10 Airbus A350 XWBs.
17/6/2009 Singaporean MasterCard Cardholders Spending More at GSS 2009.
17/6/2009 Vietnam Airlines Orders 16 A321s and signs MoU for 2 A350 XWBs.
17/6/2009 Singapore Airlines to Increase Flights to Manila.
17/6/2009 Ibis Hotels in China Earn ISO 9001 Certification.
17/6/2009 Etihad Airways Confirms Mammoth Aircraft Engine Order.
17/6/2009 ADAC signs First UK Companies for Al Ain Aerospace Cluster.
17/6/2009 Cityview Hong Kong launches Suite Summer Promotion.
17/6/2009 Cebu Pacific Orders More Airbus Aircraft.
17/6/2009 Ted Button to Lead Qatar Airways’ New Corporate Jet Subsidiary - Qatar Executive.
17/6/2009 Hamburg Achieves Highest Occupancy Rates in Germany.
17/6/2009 Marriott Opens Hotel in Saint Denis, Paris.
17/6/2009 Accor Expands Sofitel Portfolio with Five New Hotels.
17/6/2009 Virgin Blue Partners Hayman.
17/6/2009 Private Asian Customer orders Airbus A320 Prestige.
17/6/2009 HBA/Hirsch Bedner Associates to Design IHG’s First Hotel Indigo in Asia.
17/6/2009 Europcar and easyJet Extend Partnership.
17/6/2009 JAL Strikes Cancelled.
16/6/2009 Accor signs 10 More Ibis Hotels in China.
16/6/2009 Tiger Airways launches Fare Promotion.
16/6/2009 Rezidor signs Another Radisson Blu in Al Madinah, Saudi Arabia.
16/6/2009 First Baccarat Residences in Asia Opens in Shanghai.
16/6/2009 Qantas to Expand European and North American Networks.
16/6/2009 Sukhothai Bangkok and Rayavadee Krabi launch Honeymoon Promotion.
16/6/2009 Mandarin Oriental Completes Sale of Macau Hotel.
16/6/2009 AirAsia launches Australia - KL Promotion.
16/6/2009 Qatar Airways Orders 24 Airbus; Selects IAE’s V2500 SelectOne Engines.
16/6/2009 JAL Reduces Frequencies on International Routes.
16/6/2009 Travelport launches E-Vouchers on Europcar Bookings.
16/6/2009 Peter Finamore joins Rosewood as Managing Director in Riyadh.
16/6/2009 Spa Cenvaree launches Ayurveda Programmes.
16/6/2009 More Activities Now Available at Le Meridien Khao Lak.
16/6/2009 Outrigger Offering JAL Mileage Bank Members Bonus Miles Promotion.
16/6/2009 Sweden Opens Upcountry Customs and Immigration Services.
16/6/2009 Executive Appointments at American Airlines.
16/6/2009 Barbara Barrett Training as Back-Up Crew Member for Spaceflight Mission.
16/6/2009 STR reports U.S. Hotel Pipeline for May 2009.
16/6/2009 AirPhil to Launch Flights to Surigao.
16/6/2009 Debut Flight of Luxury Phoenix CRJ.
16/6/2009 ADAC and bavAIRia sign Twin Cluster Agreement to create Aerospace Center in Al Ain.
16/6/2009 Jet Airways Konnect to Add Four Boeing 737-800s to Fleet.
16/6/2009 JAL Warns of Possible Strike.
15/6/2009 Accor Opens Mercure Sapporo.
15/6/2009 Qantas to Increase A380 Services to London and Los Angeles.
15/6/2009 Spicers Clovelly Estate to Launch New Range of Luxury Boutique Properties.
15/6/2009 Marriott Opens First Courtyard Hotel in Turkey.
15/6/2009 Hong Kong Airport Reports May 2009 Traffic.
15/6/2009 Langham signs Hotel in Samui.
15/6/2009 Turkish Airlines signs Codeshare with Malaysia Airlines.
15/6/2009 Starwood to Acquire Golden Tulip.
15/6/2009 Wyndham launches Mobile Platform Strategy for 10 Brands.
15/6/2009 Experts to Convene in Singapore for Regional Conference on Medical Tourism.
15/6/2009 Tourism Vancouver launches City Host Program.
15/6/2009 Experience the Beauty of French Polynesia.
15/6/2009 Mandarin Oriental Jakarta to Re-Open in October 2009.
15/6/2009 Qatar Airways appoints Bart Vos as Executive Vice President Commercial.
15/6/2009 SAS appoints New General Manager in UAE.
15/6/2009 Japan Airlines partners Central Japan Railway Company.
15/6/2009 Rezidor Expands Park Inn Hotel Portfolio in Saudi Arabia.
15/6/2009 InterContinental Mzaar Reopens.
15/6/2009 Anantara Expanding in MENA Region.
15/6/2009 PATA Foundation supports U21Global MasterCard Scholarship Program for Women.
15/6/2009 Crowne Plaza Causeway Bay Holds Mass Recruitment Drive.
15/6/2009 Hawaiian Airlines Pleased with “Take a Mate” to Hawaii Promotion.
12/6/2009 Singapore Airlines to launch Airbus A380 Flights to Hong Kong.
12/6/2009 India’s Jet Airways launches Domestic Business Class Promotion.
12/6/2009 General Manager Appointments at Fairmont Hotels in Asia.
12/6/2009 ITB Asia Buyer Registration Now Open Online.
12/6/2009 Amadeus and NBTA to Offer Free Training in Singapore and Hong Kong.
12/6/2009 CHI to Open New Resort in Sharm El Sheikh.
12/6/2009 Ghana to Host World Tourism Day 2009.
12/6/2009 Auckland’s Queens Wharf to Host Public Rugby World Cup Opening Ceremony.
12/6/2009 Ruins of St. Paul’s in Macau One of Seven Wonders of Portuguese Origin.
12/6/2009 Grand Park Otaru in Hokkaido launches Golf Promotion.
12/6/2009 Thai Airways Increases Fuel Surcharges on International Flights.
12/6/2009 SITA Solution to Manage Aeroflot’s Sheremetyevo Operations.
12/6/2009 Philippine Airlines to Return to Ozamiz.
12/6/2009 New Board at Tourism Vancouver.
12/6/2009 Delta to Reduce System Capacity; Suspend Routes.
12/6/2009 Travel Experts to Address Challenging Economic Times at ALTM.
12/6/2009 Malaysia Records 5,460,184 Visitor Arrivals in Q1.
12/6/2009 Hertz New Zealand to Offer All-Diesel Fleet of Toyota Prado 4WDs.
11/6/2009 AirAsia to launch Flights to Colombo, Sri Lanka.
11/6/2009 Rezidor signs Two New Hotels in South Africa.
11/6/2009 Jet Airways launches Special Fares Promotion.
11/6/2009 Qatar Airways to Launch Flights to Amritsar and Goa.
11/6/2009 TUI Travel signs Direct Connect Agreement with Travelport GDS.
11/6/2009 Accor signs New Ibis Hotel in New Delhi.
11/6/2009 Abacus Branded Fares with Malaysia Airlines.
11/6/2009 Preferred signs First Hotel in Hong Kong.
11/6/2009 BAA Reports UK Airport Passenger Traffic for May 2009.
11/6/2009 Cathay Pacific’s Tony Tyler the New IATA Chairman.
11/6/2009 Six Senses Destination Spa - Phuket Opens Jungle Gym.
11/6/2009 Vancouver Still the World’s Most Liveable City.
11/6/2009 Amadeus launches XML Messaging for Car Rental Companies.
11/6/2009 Michelle Ford and Cyrille Stegmann to Open Life Resort Danang.
11/6/2009 Philip Skitch appointed General Manager of Thistle Johor Bahru.
11/6/2009 Virgin Blue launches Corporate Travel Program.
11/6/2009 Last Call for Crystal’s Antarctic Cruises.
11/6/2009 Finnair Reports May 2009 Traffic.
11/6/2009 Travelport GDS launches Agencia with Air Canada.
11/6/2009 Marriott signs New Courtyard Hotel in Moscow.
11/6/2009 Qatar Airways Implements Codeshare Agreement with US Airways.
11/6/2009 Hilton Beijing Wangfujing Earns 2009 International Five Star Diamond Award.
11/6/2009 Qantas Freight to launch Tasman Freighter Operation.
11/6/2009 Oakwood launches Service Monitoring System.
11/6/2009 Denver Airport Reports April 2009 Passenger Traffic.
11/6/2009 Pacific Blue to Increase Flights to Australia.
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